NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

TRANSPORT IN PLANT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the instrument used to measure the rate of transpiration?
A
photometer
B
potometer
C
thermometer
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The “Potetometer, ” an Instrument for Measuring the Transpiration of Water by Plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -A potometer is a device, which is used to measure water uptake by the plant shoot during transpiration. It is also known as transpirometer. Ganong’s potometer is used to measure the transpiration rate in a laboratory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Potometer. A potometer can be used to measure the rate of transpiration that’s proportional to water uptake. Transpiration cannot be measured directly as some of the water will be used in photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Potometer is also known as transpirometer. It is used to measure the transpiration rate of water-absorbing plants.

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